[Guangdong Zinc: Futures Market Rises Slightly, Spot Cargo Transactions Sluggish]  The mainstream transactions of 0# zinc in Guangdong ranged from 22,190 to 22,330 yuan/mt. The mainstream brands were quoted at a premium of 45 to 85 yuan/mt against the 2508 contract, and at a spot discount of 40 yuan/mt against Shanghai spot cargo. The Shanghai-Guangdong price spread widened......

[Tianjin Zinc: Some traders refuse to budge on prices, with premiums holding steady] In the Tianjin market, the mainstream transaction price for #0 zinc ingot ranged from 22,190 to 22,310 yuan/mt, with Zijin trading at 22,250 to 22,340 yuan/mt. The transaction price for #1 zinc ingot was around 22,110 to 22,200 yuan/mt, while Huludao reported a price of 25,650 yuan/mt. The ordinary #0 zinc ingot was quoted at a discount of 0 to 40 yuan/mt against the 2507 contract, with Zijin quoted at a premium of 20 to 30 yuan/mt against the 2507 contract. The Tianjin market was quoted at a discount of around 70 yuan/mt compared to the Shanghai market.

[Shanghai Zinc: Futures Market Fluctuates, Premium Holds Steady MoM]: Today, the mainstream transaction prices for 0# zinc were concentrated in the range of 22,305-22,415 yuan/mt, with Shuangyan zinc trading at 22,365-22,495 yuan/mt, and 1# zinc trading at 22,235-22,345 yuan/mt. In the morning session, the market offered a premium of 40-70 yuan/mt against the SMM average price, with no offers against the futures market...

[Ningbo Zinc: Abundant Market Supply, Premium Continues to Decline] The transaction price of mainstream brand 0# zinc in the Ningbo market is around 22,235-22,325 yuan/mt. The premium for contract rollover of mainstream brands in Ningbo against the 2508 contract is 85 yuan/mt, and the discount against Shanghai spot cargo is 20 yuan/mt. Mainstream quotes in the Ningbo region are against the 2507 contract...

[SMM Morning Comment on Zinc: Supply Pressure Persists, SHFE Zinc Slips Slightly] Overnight, the most-traded SHFE zinc 2508 contract opened at 22,250 yuan/mt. In the early session, SHFE zinc reached a high of 22,305 yuan/mt, then fluctuated downward throughout the session, touching a low of 22,150 yuan/mt near the close. It ultimately closed at 22,175 yuan/mt, down 80 yuan/mt or 0.36%. Trading volume decreased to 55,730 lots, while open interest increased by 165 lots to 135,000 lots...

[SMM Zinc Morning Meeting Summary: LME Zinc Falls Slightly, Watch for Subsequent Macro Disturbances]: Overnight, LME zinc opened at $2,742.5/mt. Early in the session, LME zinc reached a high of $2,749/mt, then rapidly declined and oscillated below the daily average line. After another failed attempt to rally, it pulled back near the daily average line. Near the end of the session, LME zinc slipped again, reaching a low of $2,708/mt, and finally closed down at $2,713.5/mt, a decline of $27.5/mt or 1%. Trading volume increased to 12,773 lots, and open interest rose by 842 lots to 208,000 lots...

[Fundamentals: Strong supply and weak demand, SHFE zinc falls significantly]: The most-traded SHFE zinc 2508 contract opened at 22,360 yuan/mt. In early trading, SHFE zinc reached a high of 22,360 yuan/mt, then declined continuously, hitting a low of 22,105 yuan/mt during the session. Subsequently, SHFE zinc rebounded slightly to near the daily average line, closing down at 22,255 yuan/mt, a drop of 110 yuan/mt...

[Guangdong Zinc: Guangdong Inventory Increases Slightly, Spot Premiums Continue to Decline]  The mainstream transaction price of 0# zinc in Guangdong ranged from 22,185 to 22,435 yuan/mt. Mainstream brands were quoted at a premium of 45 to 70 yuan/mt against the 2508 contract, and at a discount of 30 yuan/mt against Shanghai spot cargo. The Shanghai-Guangdong price spread widened......

[Tianjin Zinc: Futures Market Declines, Limited Improvement in Trading Volume] In the Tianjin market, mainstream transactions for #0 zinc ingot were conducted at 22,190-22,440 yuan/mt, with Zijin transactions at 22,230-22,450 yuan/mt. Transactions for #1 zinc ingot were around 22,100-22,310 yuan/mt, while Huludao reported prices at 25,640 yuan/mt. The ordinary #0 zinc ingot was quoted at a discount of 30 yuan/mt to a premium of 20 yuan/mt against the 2507 contract, with Zijin quoted at a premium of 10-30 yuan/mt against the 2507 contract. The Tianjin market was quoted at a discount of around 70 yuan/mt compared to the Shanghai market.

[Shanghai Zinc: Futures Market Declines Significantly, Transaction Volume Improves]: Today, the mainstream transaction prices for 0# zinc were concentrated in the range of 22,300 to 22,520 yuan/mt, with Shuangyan zinc trading at 22,400 to 22,620 yuan/mt, and 1# zinc trading mainly at 22,230 to 22,450 yuan/mt. In the morning session, the market offered a premium of 10 to 30 yuan/mt against the SMM average price, with no offers against the futures market...